A truck drives through the intersection Monday at Fifth and Bridge Street. Fifth Street from Bridge Street to Sugar Street is one of the sections of road where trucks might soon be prohibited.

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Semi-truck drivers getting lost and noise complaints from area residents have prompted city leaders to lay out a proposal for the eastern end of Chillicothe that would redirect truckers onto a designated route.

Under a proposal discussed Monday by city council members, "No Thru Truck" signs would be posted at six locations, including Charles, Lillie and McKellar streets, to deter truckers in those areas. City Engineer Tom Day said part of the problem stems from out-of-town truck drivers getting lost when navigating their routes, while other issues have arisen when homeowners are ...